Skirt Steak Rice Bowls with Chimichurri Sauce
Discover the joy of cooking with these Skirt Steak Rice Bowls with Chimichurri Sauce, a quick and flavorful meal that brings restaurant-quality dining right to your table. This dish features tender, juicy skirt steak served over fluffy rice, all drizzled with a vibrant chimichurri sauce made from fresh herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, each bowl bursts with flavor and freshness in every bite. Customize it to suit your taste with optional toppings like pickled red onions and lime wedges for an added zing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½–2 lbs skirt steak
- 2–3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup cilantro chimichurri sauce
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, flaky sea salt, pickled red onions, lime wedges
Instructions
- Season skirt steak with salt and pepper; let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Prepare chimichurri sauce if not already made.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat; add oil and sear steak for 2-3 minutes per side until medium-rare (125-130°F).
- Rest the steak for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Assemble bowls with rice, sliced steak, and chimichurri; garnish with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg